Kirchheimbolanden

City Wall and Old Town

The city wall dates from the 14th century and is one of the best-preserved medieval fortifications in the region. Large sections of Kirchheimbolanden’s western and southern fortifications have survived, along with two defensive towers and city gates. These details offer a chance to learn about the different elements of the fortifications. Part of the rampart walk is accessible, providing another perspective on the historic wall. The old town is freely accessible year-round. Those interested in urban history will therefore find both a preserved structure and an area of the town that can be visited throughout the year as subjects to explore during their stay.

Palace Garden with a Long History

During Kirchheimbolanden’s late princely era, the palace garden was redesigned as an English-style garden. Its present appearance is also shaped by its trees: many exotic varieties have survived and grown into mature trees. Heinrich von Brunck is responsible for much of the old tree stock that remains today. The garden’s design, old trees and history give the palace garden several points of interest. If you enjoy landscaped green spaces and unusual trees while travelling, this place offers a different way to discover Kirchheimbolanden’s history than its fortifications or church.

Paul’s Church and Its Organ

Protestant Paul’s Church was built from 1738 to 1744 as a court and town church. Its forms combine Rococo and Classicism. The organ also makes the church a notable destination for anyone interested in architecture and music: Johann Michael Stumm built it in 1745. It has three manuals and 38 stops. The specific details about its construction date and features give the church a distinctive place among Kirchheimbolanden’s cultural attractions. When planning your trip, you can decide whether to focus more on medieval military architecture or on the history of the church’s architecture and organ.

Wartturm and Views

Another destination is the viewing platform of the Wartturm on the 360-metre-high Schillerhain. The Wartturm itself is 11.50 metres high, and 51 steps lead to the platform. From there, you can see the Donnersberg and the Alzey Hills. The elevations distinguish the location on Schillerhain from the height of the tower, while the number of steps gives you a practical indication of the climb to the platform. If you like to include a viewpoint in your stay, you can add this excursion to your plans alongside visits to the city wall, garden and church.

More Places at This Level

You can also discover these places: Göllheim, Münchweiler An Der Alsenz, Wartenberg, Zellertal, Sippersfeld, Oberndorf, Mannweiler-Cölln and Dannenfels.

For the higher-level travel overview: Donnersbergkreis.